Black Girls Hike Wales: Pen-Y-Fan Mountain, Brecon Beacons (Moderate) - 25th October 2025
Saturday 25th October 2025
Meeting time: 11am
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 8km
Meeting details: Meeting point will be sent in confirmation email please ensure you check correspondance
At 886 m (2,907 ft), Pen-y-Fan is the highest point in South Wales, sitting proudly in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The summit offers sweeping 360-degree views of rolling green hills, glacial valleys and (on a clear day) all the way to the Bristol Channel.
Duration: 4-5 hours.
Terrain: Mainly good terrain, but some steep and muddy paths.
It is strongly advised to wear the following: - Waterproofs, layers, boots with good ankle support that you would not mind getting dirty (in case of muddy paths).
Lunch stop: Please bring a packed lunch and snacks. We will be having a scenic lunch on the mountain.
Toilets: Toilets are available at the start and end of the walk.
Parking: Paid for parking is available - £7.50 for the day.
Transport: There is access to the start point by bus.
Important notes:
- Hike is suitable for ages 18+
- No pets allowed on this walk
FAQs
Age: 18+
How much is it? Suggested donation is £5. As a registered non-profit, your support helps our community grow. Enabling us to provide opportunities for Black women across the UK to explore and reconnect with nature. Please read before signing up
Can I come to Black Girls Hike?
As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and non-binary people of Black African and/or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC,WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.
●Join our Facebook group to arrange car shares and connect with other hikers –
https://www.facebook.com/groups/452855682259161/ (When requesting to join the FB group, please answer the membership questions)
●You can also use https://www.traveline.info/ or https://tfl.gov.uk/ to plan your route, for car parking check out https://www.parkopedia.com/
*This meet is also not led by qualified Mountain Leader and is therefore not insured; you will be attending at your own risk*
Photo Disclaimer
Please be aware that photos will be taken during the hike. These may be used for promotional purposes, including on our website and social media platforms. If you prefer not to appear in any photos, please inform a member of the team before the hike begins.
